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Politics on the Edge: A revealing and scandalous memoir by Rory Stewart. You may know Stewart as a former diplomat, MP, and Harvard lecturer, and his diverse career in diplomacy, politics, and podcasting. However, this book showcases his own contradictions, with a mix of confidence and social awkwardness. As he speaks to us through his memoir, Stewart does not shy away from criticizing his former colleagues — with one Boris Johnson receiving his harshest criticism. He also discloses his particular critique of Liz Truss, describing her as adverse to caution and detail, and how, on the other hand, he holds a favorable view of Theresa May and supported her as prime minister. Other insights include his love for his former constituency of Penrith, in Cumbria’s Eden Valley and his disappointment in leaving the Conservative Party. Despite his independence, Stewart further shared that he found running as an independent candidate in the London Mayoral election a difficult endeavor. Whether he is sharing his opinion on his peers, or reflecting on his political journey, this book will appeal to anyone with a keen interest in UK politics.

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